Category Archives: Episodes

Like it or not, being addicted to food is a necessity!! The question we ask this week though is “have we gone too far?”
Join Carren on the Couch with Dr. Katz, advisor to the Dr Oz show, Oprah and many others, Dr. Katz explores what it means to be addicted to food, how the food industry is playing an unfair advantage and what role our diet really plays in our ability maintain a healthy balance.

As a self confessed Emotional Eater, Carren discusses the challenges of eating to appease emotions while Dr. Katz shares his vast experience on the issue and how millions have healed from the grips of food addiction. This show is not to be missed if you’ve ever found yourself eating when you’re NOT hungry!

Teenage drug addiction is more prolific in our society than we know and the stigma and suffering that has surrounded the families is the number one reason this societal issues remains so private and trapped behind closed doors.

Join Carren on the Couch this week as she talks to June Ariano-Jakes, mother of a drug addicted son. June reveals the highs and lows of her life and that of her family as her son continues to battle the inner nightmare, the drug dealers, homelessness and the cry of a family who adores him! This is a compelling show, not to be missed as Carren brings greater awareness to this issue!

As part of our ongoing series on Depression, this week we’ve decided to discuss how depression is affecting our teenagers and what we can do to help, love and support our kids through to a future of freedom. Join us as we hold nothing back and pull no punches with one of the worlds most outspoken Clinical Psychologists, Dr. Yapko. He is up front, a little controversial and most of all, extremely educated on the subject.

When it comes to understanding the differences in communication styles and getting the most out every relationship and interaction, Michael McQueen is not only a dear friend, he is the undisputed expert on this topic.

Author of 4 best selling books on the subject of ‘The next generation’ as well the producer of multiple programs, audio’s and video’s, Michael takes us deep in to the thinking of Gen Y, Gen X, Baby Boomers and can you believe it… We even have a Gen Z now?

If you’re baffled by your kids, struggling with teenagers or grappling with staff, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

When it comes to awareness, action and prevention, domestic violence is more commonly spoken about behind closed doors or not at all and here on Carren’s Couch, we are ZERO TOLERANCE!

In this weeks episode we talk to Kay Schubach about her experiences, how she identified that she was in one of ‘those’ relationships and what she did about it! We highlight the incredible support offered by the White Ribbon Foundation and encourage everyone, male and female to SPEAK UP for their safety and that of their loved ones!

Hitting your 30’s or 40’s? Did you take The Pill when you were younger? Did you know that the effects could be causing mood swings, belly fat, aches, pains and night sweats? Join Carren and Dr Uzzi Reiss, owner of the Beverly Hill Anti-Aging Clinic as they explore our changing hormones and what we can do about it without having to resort to chemicals or drugs!

With relationships feeling the pinch of time, money, space and togetherness, we decided it would be a great idea to shed some ‘expert’ light on the topic. Our society is demanding more and more from us in the context of our careers, our future and the expectations that we place upon ourselves to ‘get it right’ that the number one casualty is becoming our ability to relate to one another, in the home and in the bedroom!! In this week’s episode we begin the conversation on the basics of relationships and as part of a mini series, you can look forward to us getting up close and personal on intimacy, divorce, kids, parenting and more!!

Graeme Cowan – Author of Back from the Brink speaks on depression and anxiety and the epidemic that has humanity in a tight and strangling grip. Having suffered depression for many years, Graeme speaks from experience with the hope of shedding new light on the issue.

Sometimes there is a story that comes across your path that is not just inspirational, it is heart warming, genuine and eye opening.

Allow me to introduce you to Jane… All the way from the Netherlands!!

I won’t go in to too much detail here because I really want Jane to tell you her story herself and I can’t wait to hear your comments about the strength, tenacity and courage she has developed over the years through her internal struggle!!

This episode really made me take stock of my own journey and how we are all so incredibly different when it comes to depression, turmoil and the way we find inner peace. Jane is a shinning example of possibility through an alternative path using medication and I’m sure you will be moved by the person she has become as a result!!!

If you’ve followed any of my journey you know that depression and I have been very close “acquaintances” as a result of repeated traumas.
Getting to the bottom of what it REALLY is, how it robs us of our identity and what our best ways of managing, overcoming, recovering and healing has been a priority of mine for the last ten years!

Allow me to introduce you to professor Gordon Parker! Founder of the Black Dog Institute and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales.
Together professor Parker and I explore the epidemic of depression and ask the question…. “Is depression over diagnosed?” This is a big and burning point of view to hold and when you watch this episode, you may even come up with new answers yourself!